R -- International Scientist-to-Scientist Exchange Program

This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). The National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institutes of Health (NIH) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with the International Union Against Cancer (UICC) for a five year continuation of contract N02-CO-91012. The purpose of the contract is to provide support activities for an International Scientist-to-Scientist Exchange Program in cancer research. The principal function is to facilitate and promote the direct and rapid transfer of cancer research information between investigators in different countries working in the same area of cancer research. Under the program, qualified investigators from any country may visit in investigator at a research institute in another country for a period of approximately one month. The agency's needs can be met by the International Union Against Cancer, which provides for the following capabilities: 1). Respected international reputation of the organization and the principal investigator; 2). Membership in a broad network of governmental and private institutions/organizations engaged in all aspects of cancer research; 3) The neutral political stance of the organization, and 4) Extensive experience in the management of international fellowship programs. Authority: U.S.C. 253(c)1, as set forth in FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii). If there are any responsible contractors who have proven experience and meet the capabilities cited to perform the requirement, they may submit experience, capabilities and qualifications which will be considered by the NIH. See numbered note 22. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all information received within forty-five days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon reasons to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purposes of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Point of Contract: Brian K. Goodger, Contract Specialist at bg136s@nih.gov Telephone (301)435-3787, Fax (301) 480-0241. No collect calls will be accepted.